ASTR 300

Is there Life in the Universe beyond that which we find on Earth? This is a question that has inspired many people in many different disciplines that leads to further questions about the origin of life at the microscopic scale to formation of planets in the far reaches of our galaxy. This is an interdisciplinary course that will explore the possibilities for life existing outside of Earth, the conditions required for that life to exist, and how we can search for and detect life. This course will focus on the biological origins of life, the science and technology used to observe and detect the global effects of biological life, and the astronomy of our solar system, exoplanets, and celestial observation techniques. Section information text: <strong>Course Description: </strong>Is there Life in the Universe beyond that which we find on Earth? This is a question that has inspired many people in many different disciplines that leads to further questions about the origin of life at the microscopic scale to formation of planets in the far reaches of our galaxy. This is an interdisciplinary course that will explore the possibilities for life existing outside of Earth, the conditions required for that life to exist, and how we can search for and detect life. This course will focus on the biological origins of life, the science and technology used to observe and detect the global effects of biological life, and the astronomy of our solar system, exoplanets, and celestial observation techniques.<br/><strong>Note: </strong>ASTR 300 is an approved Science and Technology course for Cap Core requirements. ASTR 300 is an approved Science course.<br/><strong>Reg Notes: </strong> In person. If class is full email physwait@capilanou.ca and indicate course number and section number in the subject line. Students are advised to check the web frequently and register if a seat becomes available. If not registered prior to classes starting, attend the first class.<br/><strong>